| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 2821 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: known only from the types, collected in the Bounty Trough southeast of New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 46-47; Anal soft rays: 41-44. This species is distinguished by the following characters: mouth distinctly oblique, not horizontal; dorsal fin rays 46-47; anal fin rays 41-44; caudal fin rays 10; pectoral fin rays 24; gill opening above pectoral fin and extending ventrally in front of about 9 rays; radials apparently 2 (1+0+0+1) (Ref. 92437). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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